Author Archives: Daria

Lacy clouds and blue skies

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Daria

Blue skies fascinate me. Cloudy skies fascinate me, too. I very much enjoy the fact that every time I give my attention to the skies above, what I see is a completely unique image that has most likely never been … Continue reading →

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Beautiful sunsets behind tree tops

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Daria

There are trees outside the big window across from my desk which means that I have a beautiful view while working, no matter what time of the year. There are pine trees and live oaks and turkey oaks. . . … Continue reading →

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Central Florida in January

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Daria
Beautiful view from a waterfront property - Photo: Daria

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Somewhere along the path of my life it became my habit to look for beautiful sights and views everywhere I go. Or maybe I was simply born that way because there are a lot of vivid images in my mind … Continue reading →

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Welcome new year 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Daria
Blooming canna - Photo: Daria

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In my world the new year 2012 started with some fun events, inspiring ideas, uplifting conversations and many errands accomplished. For the first time in the last ten weeks or so I managed to catch up on my emails and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas – Florida style

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Daria
Christmas in Florida - photo by Daria

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For most people Christmas season is also a synonym for winter wonderland – but not in Florida. This time of the year when most of the country is getting covered in snow, we’re having the most beautiful weather and blooming … Continue reading →

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I woke up to a beautiful rainbow

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Daria
Rainbow_by_eimy1992

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Digital painting Rainbow above – courtesy of eimy1992 . . I woke up all excited that morning. I knew right away it was going to be a very special day. And as soon as the blinds, pushed aside, revealed the … Continue reading →

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Fresh mornings and gorgeous days

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Daria
Sunlit red hibiscus blooms

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Fresh mornings in September Florida This is the time of the year when I most appreciate living in Florida. The mornings are fresh and I open all the windows for an hour – following by the most gorgeous days imaginable. … Continue reading →

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Little green frog

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Daria
Little green frog

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I’ve seen these little green creatures here in Florida before – but never had a chance to take a shot. This time it was different. I walked out the door and knew something was looking at me. I looked straight … Continue reading →

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A perfect rose bloom

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Daria
White carpet rose bloom in August

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We’re already in September, approaching the autumn season, and for the next two or three months all the flowers will still stay in full bloom in central Florida. Over the last few days I planted several seeds of basil, nasturtium, … Continue reading →

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Snake at my front door

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Daria
Coiled eastern diamond back rattle snake

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Erik and I were mowing the lawn this morning. While he was pushing the mower around, I did some weeding and pruning, I planted some sunflower seeds and then started watering all of my plants. When I was done watering … Continue reading →

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Photogenic red hibiscus bloom

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Daria
Red hibiscus bloom in September

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Have you ever noticed how some of the flowers are just begging you to take photos of them? I met a showy bloom like this today – on the patio behind my house. A red hibiscus bush, growing in one … Continue reading →

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Pretty blooms and morning dew

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Daria
Red vinca bloom with morning dew

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To me, my flowers look the most beautiful early in the morning, when they still have little drops of morning dew on their petals. Sometimes I catch the sun light coming through one of the drops and that is a … Continue reading →

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Unusual blue orchids

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Daria
Blue orchids

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A lot of plants are growing around my house and indoors but I have never grown an orchid. I’ve been to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA,  and saw the huge orchid collection there, I’ve been to traditional … Continue reading →

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One perfect butterfly morning

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Daria
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I came back home at nine o’clock this morning – and everything was perfect. Not too hot yet, a gentle breeze, a cheerful breeze with only a few puffy white clouds on the sky. all of my plants still glistening … Continue reading →

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Back to school and a traffic maze

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Daria
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It’s the first day of school in Hernando County, central Florida. I drove to the nearest new high school and couldn’t not notice the big difference. What used to be an almost one-way-loop of smoothly flowing light traffic, turned into … Continue reading →

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